Discovering Your Professional Home
Circles are the vibrant, beating heart of the Career Circle community. They are spaces designed to bring together professionals, learners, and mentors who share common interests, technical stacks, or local areas. By joining a Circle, you gain access to post feeds, event calendars, and live Signal audio rooms.
When browsing the Circles Directory, you can filter groups by categories like software engineering, product design, or career pivoters. We recommend checking a Circle's recent activity indicators and welcome guidelines before joining. Public circles are open to join instantly, while restricted circles queue an invitation request for the Circle owner to review.
Once your request is approved, take a moment to introduce yourself on the discussion board with a friendly post. If you want to understand how community moderation works, check out our [Circle Moderation Guide](https://www.careercircle.com/help/articles/moderating-circle-posts).